Sony's Eco-Friendly Power Source
Ben Preiss — August 27, 2007 — Eco
References: reuters & informationweek
The battery casing in this bio battery is made from vegetable-based plastic and generates electricity using a sugar solution. It's powerful enough to run a small portable music player such as a Walkman.
This power source from Sony could be an eco-friendly solution to battery disposal problems and a cheap source of battery power. (They probably taste much better than conventional batteries, too.)
Implications - Society's dependency on electricity and mass adoption of consumer gadgets creates a window of opportunity for engineers to create batteries and charging solutions that are sustainable and easy on the environment. By using innovative methods to generate energy, product designers can reach environmentalists and tech lovers who want to reduce their impact on the Earth.
This power source from Sony could be an eco-friendly solution to battery disposal problems and a cheap source of battery power. (They probably taste much better than conventional batteries, too.)
Implications - Society's dependency on electricity and mass adoption of consumer gadgets creates a window of opportunity for engineers to create batteries and charging solutions that are sustainable and easy on the environment. By using innovative methods to generate energy, product designers can reach environmentalists and tech lovers who want to reduce their impact on the Earth.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Batteries - The growing demand for eco-friendly power sources presents an opportunity for engineers to develop sustainable batteries.
2. Bio-battery Technology - Advancements in bio-battery technology offer a disruptive innovation opportunity to create power sources using renewable resources.
3. Alternative Energy Sources - The need for alternative energy sources drives the development of new power solutions, such as sugar-powered bio-batteries.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can benefit from incorporating sustainable batteries into their products, appealing to eco-conscious consumers.
2. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can explore the potential of bio-battery technology as a viable and eco-friendly power source for various applications.
3. Waste Management - The waste management industry can leverage the opportunity to find innovative solutions for battery disposal by promoting the use of eco-friendly bio-batteries.
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